“How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment, we can start now, start slowly changing the world! How lovely that everyone, great and small, can make their contribution toward introducing justice straightaway… And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!” – Anne Frank No matter your background or your age, we all have one thing in common: The ability to be kind to one another. That is why for the month of April,...
Our Breakfast Club at Ashton Meadows Public School was established in 2018 to better serve the children and families in the Markham community. On average, 60 students attend our breakfast program each morning and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal. Last year, over 15,000 meals were served! Our Ashton Meadows Club Leader Michelle Gayle does a fantastic job managing the program and ensures it runs seamlessly. She is also a professional caterer and loves creating healthy and tasty meals for her students to try! Michelle is passionate about...
Calling out all young artists! We’re inviting students from Grade 4 to 12 to submit a creative piece (visual or written) and express what The Charter of Rights and Freedoms means to them! · “To enter the contest, email a copy or photo of your creative piece to info@breakfastclubs.ca” · Winners will be chosen for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category and age group Be sure to download the snapd HUBB app, free in the App store for...
March is Nutrition Month! For over 30 years, Nutrition Month has been raising public awareness across Canada about the importance of healthy eating. This year Canadian dietitians are discussing how healthy eating is about so much More than Food. Canadians are being encouraged to consider not only what they eat, but how they eat it too. At The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, we ensure our students receive a hot, nutritious breakfast meal every morning so that they have the necessary nutrients and energy required to do well in...
Our Breakfast Club at Taylor Creek Public School was established in 2015 to help meet the needs of children and families in the Scarborough South West community. In 2019 the club was renamed after Ann Buller, a long-time supporter of The Children’s Breakfast Clubs. Ann was Centennial College’s longest-serving President, inspiring and leading students throughout her career. She has been actively involved with The Children’s Breakfast Clubs and arranged for Centennial College students to volunteer and mentor the...
Every year, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs host a Winter Coat Drive in support of children and families who do not have adequate winter clothing. We believe it is crucial that children have access to warm winter clothing so that they can enjoy the outdoors during frigid weather and remain healthy and safe. Children who are not dressed appropriately for the winter season are often more susceptible to illness which can result in them missing school. It is our goal to ensure that no child in Ontario is...
